How to decorate a bedroom with cherry wood furniture? That’s a common question among us that want a change. Cherry wood furniture is beautiful and durable, making it an excellent choice for any room in your home. It also has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. In this article we’ll be exploring how to decorate accordingly.
How to Crate a Comfortable Bedroom
If you want to decorate your bedroom with cherry wood furniture, then you need to make sure that you chose the right type of furniture. There are two main cherry wood furniture types available today – solid and veneer.
Solid cherry wood furniture is made up of one piece of wood, while the veneer is made out of multiple layers of wood glued together. Both types of cherry wood furniture are very attractive, but there are differences between them.
Solid cherry furniture is made of hardwood. This is easy to work with. Strong and durable, it has a satin texture and uniformed grain. Cherry veneer on the other hand is used to create footing, doors and furniture. A veneer is a sheet of wood, often very thin. This is applied/bonded to plywood or other inexpensive woods.
Now that we know the difference between solid and veneer, let’s take a closer look at how to decorate a bedroom with cherry wood furniture.
Wall Paint
Given the darker nature of cherry wood, we advise on going with neutral tones for the walls to complement your furniture. Light wall colors such as white, creamy ivory, light yellow or beige provide an ideal backdrop against medium to dark furniture.
Please keep in mind that cheery wood furniture gets darker with time as it is exposed to light. Some cheery wood transforms from a light golden color to dark reddish brown.
Having said that, you’ll need to provide a lighter tone for your bedroom walls. Alternatively, if you wish to go with a darker bedroom theme, you can go with a darker wall paint color.
You can also create a focal point such as accent wall. Find a color that complements the dark cherry wood to bring out the contrast.
Cherry Wood Bedroom Accessories
When it comes to decorating a bedroom with cheery wood furniture, less accessories is more. If you’ve got too many accessories , this will take away from the focal point of the room. Having some green plants strategically placed in the bedroom will add a contrast to the furniture.
Lightning is also important. You can add a few table lamps that are yellow or white to brighten the area. Same goes for a large chandelier. Use this to bring our the color of your cherry wood furniture.
Cherry Wood Furniture Bedroom Ideas
When it comes to arranging your bedroom, think about the space you have and how you want to use it. Ideally, you’ll want to have about 3 to 4 feet of space in between walkways. Remember that if you place your cheery wood furniture near a window, the light will make your furniture darker with time faster.
You can place a armchair or a lazy-boy in a corner. This will provide an great area for reading and relaxing.
Wall hangings can also complement your bedroom. Look at oversized art in a lighter color, perhaps green or red that will complement your cheery wood furniture.
White linens are a must. Also, look at toss pillows that are a good contrast with the darker shade of your furniture.
Window Coverings For Your Bedroom
Again, look for a complementary color when it comes to window coverings. Pick a muted green and white combination. If you want to install windows shades, look at natural shades available on the market. The white sheers will add a touch of luxury to your bedroom.
A few things to note:
One of the challenges of having cherry wood furniture in your bedroom is the darkening of the wood. There are a few things that you can do to prevent this.
- Keep direct light from getting to the cherry wood – as mentioned earlier, light, over time, will make your cherry wood furniture darker. It’s the nature of the wood and there’s not much we can do about it. Keeping the furniture out of direct light will prolong the life of the wood and keep it’s lighter color on for longer
- Use a clear finish. Don’t use stain, shellac or solvent finishes. You can purchase a water borne finish. These are usually referred to as water white. This will not yellow. If you use a clear finish the wood will be a pretty honey orange for a very long time. Lastly, remember that you can’t stop cherry wood from darkening completely. It’s a natural process that happens over time. And that’s the beauty of it.
To Recap
Having the right ambiance in your bedroom is very subjective. However, since cheery wood furniture is darker, we recommended a few ideas above. To recap, here are a few color suggestions to keep in mind.
Use neutral colors. White is great along with grey, beige, taupe and lemongrass. Pick a combination that you enjoy and go for it.
Accent colors helps bring out the room to life. Use a wall to bring some attention to the room. You can go bold or a more neutral color here. The choice is up to you.
Darker colors. You can go darker if you prefer. The colors we suggest are royal blue, yellow, mustard or caramel. Going for a darker, richer look will make your bedroom seem more luxurious.
A bedroom that has cherry wood furniture can be stunning, luxurious and timeless. It comes down to picking the right wall colors, accessories, floor plan and lighting. Try a few things around and see what you like best. You’ll then be able to enjoy your new bedroom design for months to come.
We’ll love to hear your suggestions. What do you think works well? Have you recently remodel your bedroom and how did it turn out?